IN BRIEF: ADVFN interim loss narrows on lower costs; eyes improvement
ADVFN PLC - London-based operator of financial information websites for private investors - Pretax loss narrows 14% to GBP532,000 in the six months to December 31, from GBP622,000 a year prior. Revenue declines 25% to GBP2.3 million from GBP3.1 million. "The decrease in revenues was primarily attributable to continued adverse market conditions and the discontinuance of company units which no longer supported our business goals," Chief Executive Officer Amit Tauman says. Total administrative costs decrease 20% to GBP2.8 million from GBP3.5 million. Cost of sales decrease 44% to GBP109,000 from GBP196,000. Cash balance as at December 31 surged to GBP4.8 million from GBP647,000 a year prior. Looking ahead, CEO Tauman says the company is focused on continuing the current "improved trend". Read More